Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of computer science
• Show an understanding and deep knowledge of the concepts of computer science and mathematical formalisms used in the field of computer science
• Solve exercises and computer problems by applying basic knowledge in the various disciplines of computer science
• Understand computer technologies
• Understand the IT involved in the different stages of the life of a computer application
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and know-how in related fields
• Demonstrate knowledge and basic skills in science and technology.
• Understand the fundamentals related to scientific methods
• Develop skills of abstraction and modelling through a conceptual and scientific approach
• Understand the fundamentals of communication
• Communicate information (both orally and in writing) relating to the field of computer science in an intelligible, clear and structured way
• Have a good command of language and communication techniques.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course introduces the principles of model-driven object-oriented software development. At the end of the course, the student should:
- understand the importance, needs and specificities of software engineering activities (such as requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing);
- understand the importance and principles of software modeling, model simulation, model execution and code generation;
- use the UML modeling language for analysing and designing software systems.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This teaching unit (UE) focuses on the aspects of object-oriented software modelling using the UML modelling language. The following visual notations (diagrams) will be studied in theory and put into practice: use case diagrams and semi-structured usage scenarios, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, interaction diagrams, behavioural state diagrams. If time permits, more advanced software modeling techniques will be studied, such as metamodeling, model simulation and executable modeling.

Prior Experience

The student should have a good prior knowledge of the object-oriented programming paradigm, as well as basic practical programming experience with a recent version of the Java programming language.